Moving to Mauritius from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Western Sahara to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Western Sahara to Mauritius, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Mauritian Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Western Sahara to Mauritius.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2024

average years of life at birth

EH
64.5 yrs
MU
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
MU
13.8

Mauritius performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mauritius?

Usually fine from major cities in Mauritius. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Western Sahara, the official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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At a Glance

EH MU
Population 612,000 1,243,741
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +2 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112